Iguanas Seafood Restaurant

Observed two large containers with shrimp as well as two containers with oysters being stored uncovered in kitchen walk in cooler at the time of this inspection. COS: Items covered. CA: All food shall be stored covered to avoid vertical contamination.

Observed facility did not have quat sanitizer test strips at the time of this inspection. CA: Facility shall provide means for testing sanitizer concentration.

Observed items of food (oysters, four large shrimp containers) being stored uncovered in the kitchen area and kitchen walk in cooler at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager covered all items of food. CA: All food items shall be stored covered to avoid vertical contamination.

Observed sanitizer in sanitizer buckets showing a concentration of 0ppm throughout the facility at the time of this inspection. COS: Sanitizer product was not showing any sanitizer concentration straight from the bottle so management discarded sanitizer and replaced with new sanitizer which was working appropriately. EH instructed management to test their sanitizer solution (using test strips) after mixing with water to avoid contamination.

Observed a containers with shrimp being stored in ice water and not being allowed to drain in a cooler under grill in the kitchen area at the time of this inspection. COS: Management stored shrimp in a draining container. CA: Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice.

Observed a large sac of onions being stored directly on the floor in storage area at the time of this inspection. COS: Management removed onions from floor. CA: Food shall be stored at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.

Observed several items of food (oysters, cut potatoes, hush puppy batter) being stored uncovered in the kitchen walk in cooler at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager covered all items of food. CA: All food items shall be stored covered to avoid vertical contamination.

Observed that dishwasher was not producing chlorine sanitizer at the time of this inspection even though sanitizer container had a small amount of sanitizer left. COS: Manager replaced sanitizer container. CA: Dishwasher shall produce a sanitizer solution in the appropriate concentration to sanitize equipment, dishes, etc.

Observed two containers with fish being stored in ice which was not being allowed to drain in the walk in cooler in the kitchen area at the time of this inspection. COS: Management stored fish in a draining container. CA: Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice.

Observed ice and water from ice bath being added to egg wash in the kitchen area at the time of this inspection. COS: Management discarded egg wash. CA: Ice may not be used as food after it has been used as a medium for cooling the exterior surfaces of equipment to prevent contamination.

Observed that inspection report being displayed was not the most current report at the time of this inspection. COS: Management stated that she will display the most up to date inspection report going forward. CA: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times.

Observed two bowls being stored in flour containers with non food contact surface in direct contact with flour in the kitchen area at the time of this inspection. COS: Management removed bowls and sent to wash. CA: Non food contact surfaces shall not be allowed to come in contact with food. Use scoops instead and store in the food with handles sticking up and out from food to prevent contamination.

Observed that cooling unit in walk in freezer had created a large ice buildup on the floor of the freezer in the seafood storage area at the time of this inspection. CA: All physical facilities shall be kept in good repair.

Observed cold hold TCS products (Cut tomatoes, cheese, cut green peppers) being held above the required 41F in the large prep top cooler in the main kitchen area at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager discarded TCS products that were above 41F. CA: Manager stated the cooling unit will be serviced today.

Observed several items of food (cut lettuce, mussels, cheese sticks, shrimp, crab legs) being stored uncovered throughout the facility at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager covered all items of food. CA: All food items shall be stored covered to avoid vertical contamination.

Observed several personal items being stored throughout the facility (second floor storage area, storage area first floor, main kitchen) at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager removed all personal items. CA: Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility soda fountains displayed significant buildup on a food contact surface. COS: Management had the machines disassembled and cleaned and sanitized before use. CA: Management stated that the cleaning procedures for the equipment will be adjusted so that staff will clean and sanitize all of the food contact surfaces are attended to.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had multiple containers of paint and pest control substances stored above uncooked potatoes in the liquor storage room. CA: Management stated that they would rearrange the storage area so that all chemicals and toxic substances are stored away from food and food prep surfaces.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility dumpster had rust holes in the lower portion of the unit. CA: Management stated that they will contact the waste management company and have them bring a dumpster with no holes in it.

Observed multiple TCS food items being stored in deep containers not allowing for even temperature control at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated storage methods will be re-evaluated to ensure units are not being overfilled.

Observed severe dust build-up on AC vent in main kitchen above server station at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated the vents will be cleaned.

Observed flies and ants on damaged coolers containing shrimp on ice beside the outdoor WIC at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated he believed the ants came from the trailer that dropped off the shrimp and the coolers will be replaced soon.

Observed standing water on the ground in both the outdoor and indoor WIC at the time of this inspection. CA:Manager stated the outdoor WIC has a service request in and the indoor will also be added to the request.

Observed cold hold TCS products being help above the required 41F underneath the flat top at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager discarded TCS products that were above 41F. CA: Manager stated the cooling unit will be serviced.

Observed no bleach going into the dishwashing machine in the dish pit at the time of this inspection. COS: 3 compartment sink will be used in place of the dishwashing machine. CA: Manager stated ecolab will be called to repair

Observed ice forming from cooling unit inside WIF spilling onto boxes of sealed food at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated the company will be called to service the unit.